iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MAIIX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MAIIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX charges 0.09% annually. There are 20 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MAIIX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MAIIX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MAIIX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MAIIX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MAIIX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 166 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | MAIIX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | MAIIX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | MAIIX vs PTSIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 94 | — | Mar 1993 | MAIIX vs SWRLX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | MAIIX vs VIHAX |
Top Performing MAIIX Alternatives (YTD)
MAIIX is at 11.94% YTD. There are 179 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.83% | — | Dec 2004 | MAIIX vs DCINX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | 21.28% | — | May 1998 | MAIIX vs QFVOX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 21.02% | — | Jul 1998 | MAIIX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.00% | — | Mar 1993 | MAIIX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 20.64% | — | Jun 2006 | MAIIX vs GIOTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has 15.78% 1-year volatility. There are 191 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | MAIIX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | MAIIX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | MAIIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | MAIIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | MAIIX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.31%. There are 141 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | MAIIX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MAIIX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MAIIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MAIIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | MAIIX vs FAOAX |
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Often Compared With MAIIX
Investors most often compare MAIIX with VXUS, SCHF, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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